I'm sad that I was here on a Sunday afternoon and did not have a chance to properly tour the…read moreinterior of this beautiful home. It's clear that this is a leftover from better days in Cairo, a city that has fallen into deep disrepair like a shopping mall with no tenants. The outside is stunning with well kept grounds including the small gazebo and the brick paths. Even if it's closed for the day, it's still well worth a good walk around. [Review 1242 of 2024 - 197 in Illinois - 22265 overall]

I saw this place on the map and was looking for something to do it was awesome. The tour guide is…read moreso sweet and knowledgeable. He really cares about his job. There's so much to see there. If you have a chance and you like old homes this is a must see. The $8 fee is well worth the money. They were just taking down there Christmas decorations but the place was still impressive. If you can give a call before you go in case he's out that would be great because you don't wanna miss this house.

What a lovely home, filled with period furnishings and well-kept structures. The tour guy had an…read moreexcellent demeanor and spoke extensively about the house, the families, the furniture. We were well informed. We plan to visit again, there was so much to see.

" Beautiful Old House "…read more William Hunter and his wife Amanda Watson Hunter had established themselves as prominent merchants in the New Madrid areas. The Area was a thriving river port at the time and the Hunters were very successful in the mercantile business. The Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site is now a state-owned property in New Madrid, Missouri, maintained by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources as a historic house museum and state historic site. The House now has many tour guides dressed up like people in the 1850's were. They gave us a very informative tour.

Johnny Cash's boyhood home is not far off of the highway in Dyess, Arkansas and as I was heading to…read morea business meeting in Blytheville, Arkansas, I had to stop and see where one of the most iconic singers of his time once called home (and in his heart would probably always consider home). I travel a lot in business and it is cool to come across these finds. If you ever find yourself in Dyess, Arkansas, I would recommend a visit here.

We're not ones to shy away from quirky tourist stops, and with limited options nearby, we made the…read moreone-hour trek to see Johnny Cash's boyhood home. Tucked in a rundown little town, the experience still felt worthwhile...and let's be honest, the town is definitely capitalizing on the legacy of The Man in Black. But something tells me Johnny wouldn't mind one bit. The visit starts in a modest welcome center with memorabilia and a short film. Then, in classic small-town style, you follow behind the guide in your car about two miles to the actual home. The house is small, simple, and humble, just as you'd imagine a Depression-era homestead to be. It's been lovingly restored and really does feel like a window into Johnny's early life. Afterward, you head back to town to explore another small exhibit focused on homesteading history and a bit more on Johnny himself. It was a perfectly fine way to spend the afternoon, especially if you're a Cash fan or enjoy a dose of Americana. Only disappointment? The t-shirts for sale were kind of blah. Come on, people...give us some merch worthy of an American legend.

I've visited multiple historical sites similar to this mound site, across the country. Of all the…read moreexperiences this one stands out for a very specific reason. All the others are just the mounds with their accompanying history explained. This is the first one I've been to that goes above and beyond just seeing a grassy mound and actually has a fully excavated, and protected site within it. I find this fascinating. This type of historical location is only as exciting as the person visiting it wants to make it. Having this extra layer of dirt removed to actually see what's under one of these mounds is much more gratifying. In any event, I think it's important to take a moment and imagine life at the time the mound was created almost 1000 years ago and how different it is from what we experience today, standing in the same spot. This is an excellent site with great documentation and a very friendly and helpful staff. Definitely worth taking an hour out of your day if you're in the area to stop by and experience this place.

Stopped here on our way to explore Cairo staff was wonderful learned a lot about the mystery of the…read morearea

Under renovation but always a nice place for a little side trip…read more Great history lessons when staff on site

Sept 2015, Tony, Noel and I along with our doggie Sammi, went to several State Parks in Missouri…read moreand we stopped at Bollinger Mill State Historic Site to check out the old grist mill and the Burfordville Covered Bridge. The park is FREE to enjoy. The parking lot is full of trees and gravel and makes for a nice shaded area. There are picnic tables and NO grills but you can bring a picnic basket with food in it. We walked around the grist mill and the Covered bridge. It is a very lovely park and easy to find once you put in the GPS information. History of the Bollinger Grist Mill. The Bollinger Mill State Historic Site is a state-owned property preserving a mill and covered bridge that pre-date the American Civil War in Burfordville, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. The park was established in 1967 and offers mill tours and picnicking. It is managed by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Mill History: In 1797, George Frederick Bollinger received a land grant from the Spanish Government and moved with several other families from North Carolina to what is now Burfordville, Missouri.[4] In 1800, Bollinger began building a log dam and mill on the Whitewater River. In 1825, Bollinger rebuilt the mill and dam using limestone. After Bollinger's death in 1842, his daughter Sarah Daugherty and her sons continued to operate the mill until the Civil War, when the mill was burned by the Union army in order to prevent the supply of flour and meal to the Confederate army. Following the war, the mill site was sold to Solomon R. Burford. The current four-story brick mill was completed by Burford in 1867 and is built upon the limestone foundation of the 1825 building. Burford owned the mill until 1897, when the Cape County Milling Company took over operations and continued operating the mill until 1953 when the mill was sold to the Vandivort family, relatives of George Bollinger. The mill was donated to the Cape Girardeau County Historical Society in 1961 and to the State of Missouri in 1967.[3] Three years later, the mill was added to the National Register of Historic Places

My motorcycle riding club likes to find family friendly places to eat and visit. One of our members…read morewas here awhile back and suggested we go. We rode up from the Memphis area This is behind a private home. The home owner built it. The fee is $5.00 per person. He and his son built it all. It's a cool place to visit.

Pretty Neat little cabin. Love the History. If you are in Rutherford, TN, please stop by.read more

Small cabin with antiques in the inside. Had to visit -…read moreMight be a good stop for small boys. Would not go again...

Anywhere that we have history of our local area gathered up for our towns citizens to share and…read morelearn from we have goldmine to cherish as a community because of this 5 stars is demanded.

I love Patsy... what a shame of her and the others passing in 1963 due to pilot error. Bless Patsy,…read moreHawkshaw Hawkins and Cowboy Copas. Thank you for the music.

We love you, Patsy!…read more What a moving moment for me to be able to visit the crash site and memorial of Patsy Cline, Cowboy Copas, Hankshaw Hawkins, and Randy Hughes. I was visiting alone, and a random dude in a truck pulled up and parked right next to me, didn't even get out of his truck, so I got a little spooked and didn't get to stay as long as I wanted. I'm so very glad I made the drive out nonetheless.